INFORMATIONAL
Quarterly Disciplinary Update
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Executive Representatives
Legal & Compliance
Registered Representatives
Senior Management
Training
Disciplinary Information
Executive Summary
The NASD Regulation, Inc. (NASD Regulation) Office of General Counsel (OGC) announces the quarterly distribution of a new publication entitled the
INFORMATIONAL
Continuing Education
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Continuing Education
Registration
Continuing Education
Regulatory Element
Executive Summary
With the opening in October of a VUE-authorized testing and training center (VUE center) in Singapore, NASD Regulation, Inc. will no longer grant foreign deferrals to registered persons residing approximately 350
(a) Application of FINRA Rule 8000 Series (Investigations and Sanctions) to Funding Portals
Except for FINRA Rules 8110, 8211, 8213 and 8312, all funding portal members shall be subject to the FINRA Rule 8000 Series, unless the context requires otherwise, provided, however, that:
(1) the term "member" as used in the FINRA Rule 8000 Series shall mean "funding portal member"
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting most aspects of our society and daily lives, as well as the U.S. economy and markets. Events with such profound impact routinely create opportunities for financial fraud.
Firms and their associated persons should be aware of and take appropriate measures to address the increased risks and challenges presented during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition
Institutional investors are professional investors who pool together capital—sometimes referred to as Wall Street’s “smart money”—and invest on behalf of others, typically at much higher volumes than retail investors. learn more about institutional investors and how they can and cannot impact your investments.
Short sale, short interest, fails to deliver, hedge funds using the same collateral for different margin accounts and loans, and all dark pools information should be made available to the public as daily reports as LIVE FEEDS. Data Science algorithms can reveal how these market manipulators are stealing money from retail investors. Data and information should be available as LIVE FEEDS just like
The ability for investors to invest in leveraged ETFs should not be altered in any way. ProShares and other firms do an excellent job informing investors of the inherent risks in leveraged ETFs. It is then up to the investor to make his/her own informed decision on whether he/she has the risk appetite to invest in such funds. In a free market democratic society, investing ones own earned funds
Comments: I don't believe FINRA should disallow "retail" investors all of the options that hedge funds and more experienced traders have access to. I think education is much more valuable than preventing people from having access to "complex products". My brokerage firm already provides warnings and information about investing in leveraged and inverse funds. It is in my
Short sale, short interest, fails to deliver, hedge funds using the same collateral for different margin accounts and loans, and all dark pools information should be made available to the public as daily reports as LIVE FEEDS. Data Science algorithms can reveal how these market manipulators are stealing money from retail investors. Data and information should be available as LIVE FEEDS just like
Executive Summary
The purpose of this Election Notice is to notify FINRA small firm members of the Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC) election and the distribution of ballots. Two seats on the SFAC are up for election, one representing the Midwest region and one representing the South region. FINRA small firm members1 in those regions as of the close of business on Friday, October 20, 2023,
